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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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